Faculty
Gregory Barnett
,
Professor and Chair of Musicology
David Ferris
,
Associate Professor of Musicology
Alexandra Kieffer
,
Associate Professor of Musicology
Peter Loewen
,
Associate Professor of Musicology
Danielle Ward-Griffin
,
Assistant Professor of Musicology
Musicology Requirements
Applicants for the MM in Musicology degree must complete the following for their application by December 1:
- Statement addressing the applicant's career goals and why the applicant wants to study Musicology.
- Copies of two recent research or analysis papers.
- GRE scores optional for Fall 2024 - The ETS school code for Rice University is 6609.
After December 1, applicants will be screened by the Musicology faculty, and those who move on to the next round will take online exams in music history and music theory in early January.
Based on the test results, applicants will be invited to meet with the Musicology faculty in person at Rice University or to interview with them via Zoom in late January or early February.